About the role#
This internship offers the chance to work alongside experienced engineers on real projects. You will apply your classroom knowledge to design and delivery tasks while learning how multidisciplinary teams collaborate. This is a paid, full-time position for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Assist with project documentation, calculations, and drawings.
- Support design tasks using software like Revit, Civil 3D, or MicroStation.
- Conduct research, gather data, and help prepare cost estimates and reports.
- Visit project sites to observe construction progress and existing conditions.
- Collaborate with team members to learn about the project delivery process.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, or a related Engineering field.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and exposure to engineering or design software.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team setting with curiosity and initiative.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- We provide sponsorship and consider students holding F-1, OPT, or H1-B visas.
Location & details#
- This role is on-site at our offices in Buford, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Chicago, Illinois; Southfield, Michigan; Knoxville, Tennessee; Atlanta, Georgia; or Nashville, Tennessee.
About Gresham Smith
Gresham Smith is an architecture, engineering, and consultancy firm based in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1967, the company operates as a partnership. It provides services across sectors including aviation, healthcare, industrial, and transportation. The firm employs 1,431 people.
How to get in at Gresham Smith
Securing a position at Gresham Smith requires speed, as early applicants are often reviewed before the candidate pool becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, helping you apply among the first. This timing often makes the difference in getting your resume seen by the hiring team. You can also use Intern Insider to surface the recruiters behind these roles. Reaching out to them directly to ask about the position or a potential referral often improves your response rate compared to submitting an application through a general queue.
